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Roasted Shrimp and Orzo

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Roasted shrimp and orzo is a bright, fresh dish with juicy oven‑roasted shrimp tossed with tender orzo pasta, lemon dressing, herbs and optional veggies or feta—delicious warm or chilled.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 ½ cups orzo pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh dill or basil, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss the shrimp with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  3. Roast shrimp for 8–10 minutes until pink and cooked through. Set aside.
  4. Meanwhile cook orzo in salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  5. While orzo is still warm, stir in olive oil, lemon juice and zest.
  6. Fold in roasted shrimp, fresh herbs and cherry tomatoes if using. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  7. Top with crumbled feta if desired, and serve warm or chilled.

Notes

  • You can substitute couscous, quinoa or small pasta if you don’t have orzo.
  • For a Mediterranean twist, add olives, cucumbers and extra herbs and chill to serve as a pasta salad.
  • Swap shrimp for scallops or chicken if preferred.
  • If reheating, add a little extra olive oil or lemon juice to refresh the texture.

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